Limpopo Impala Cricket
Description
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Limpopo Impala Cricket is a registered Non-Profit Company and the custodian of professional and amateur cricket activities within Limpopo Province. The organisation is committed to administering, promoting, developing, and coordinating cricket to ensure sustainable growth, transformation, and high-performance excellence across all levels of the game.
Purpose of the Role
The successful candidate will support and assist the Head Coach of the Limpopo Professional Team in creating and maintaining a high-performance cricket environment. The Assistant Coach will work closely with all existing coaching and performance structures within Limpopo Impala Cricket (NPC) to ensure continuous player development and team success.
Key Accountabilities
- Serve as Assistant Coach to the Head Coach and Professional Team to ensure delivery of integrated and high-performance cricket programmes.
- Assist with planning and implementing player development programmes, training schedules, and match preparation.
- Support player performance monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
- Assist in maintaining professional standards, discipline, and team culture.
- Oversee and support player development pathways and talent identification programmes within Limpopo cricket structures.
- Promote a culture of excellence through appropriate coaching methodologies and leadership.
- Ensure support systems and performance structures are enhanced to sustain professional standards.
- Assist with scouting and recruitment of talented players within the province and broader cricket system.
- Work collaboratively with support staff including Strength & Conditioning, Physiotherapy, Medical, and Team Management personnel
- Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, integrity, and commitment to organisational values and transformation objectives.
- Participate in official cricket activities, camps, tours, meetings, and stakeholder engagements
Required Qualifications
- Minimum CSA Level 3 Coaching Qualification.
- Sport Management or related qualification will be an added advantage.
- Valid Driver’s Licence.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 3 years’ coaching experience at provincial, academy, or professional cricket level.
- Experience coaching within a high-performance environment.
- Experience in player identification and development pathways.
Understanding and application of Cricket South Africa transformation objectives. - Experience playing professional or first-class cricket will be advantageous.
- International coaching or playing exposure will serve as an added advantage.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of high-performance cricket systems and player development.
- Knowledge of Cricket South Africa domestic cricket structures and pathways.
- Ability to identify, develop, and manage talented cricketers.
- Strong planning, organisational, and reporting skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. - Ability to work under pressure and meet performance objectives.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic administrative functions.
Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and sporting governance frameworks.
Behavioural Skills
- Professionalism and strong work ethic
- Leadership and accountability
- Integrity, confidentiality, and honesty
- Results and performance driven.
- Emotional intelligence and resilience
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
Competencies
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Team collaboration and stakeholder management
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Initiative and proactive leadership
- Performance delivery and accountability
- Commitment to transformation and development
Other Requirements
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, public holidays, and travel requirements associated with professional cricket.
Location
The position will be based within Limpopo Province, Polokwane Cricket Club
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contactable references
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Certified copy of South African ID or valid Passport
- Valid driver’s licence
Applications must be submitted via email to: [email protected]
Closing Date: 22 May 2026
If you do not receive feedback within fourteen (14) days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Limpopo Impala Cricket is committed to Employment Equity, transformation, and diversity in accordance with applicable legislation and organisational objectives.